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Russian officials chose to specifically thank Hamas and the Kremlin's Arab partners in their statements regarding Troufanov's release, but didn't mention Israel.
US news highlighted the fragility of the deal, while Russian and Argentinian outlets spotlighted their respective citizens being released.
The ceremony where the vehicle was seen saw the release of Horn's brother, Iair.
The IDF Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi said the IDF is "preparing offensive plans" while making "immense" efforts to return all the hostages.
Netanyahu attributed the eventual release of hostages to the support from US President Donald Trump and “the concentration of our forces inside the Strip.”
One of the security prisoners released is Mazen al-Qadi, who was convicted of being involved in a 2002 terror attack in Tel Aviv during the Second Intifada.
Matan Zangauker is not listed to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire-hostage deal.
Born and raised in Argentina, Iair immigrated to Israel in 1999 at the age of 22 with a group of young people from the Habonim Dror youth movement.
Among the banners printed in English, Hebrew and Arabic is the phrase “no migration except to Jerusalem” - a likely reference to Trump’s relocation plans.
Ahead of their release, Hamas terrorists were seen flaunting stolen IDF equipment.